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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2020Arizona House Democrats urge Gov. Ducey to provide more coronavirus aid
Arizona House Democrats are urging Governor Ducey to provide more coronavirus relief by utilizing $1.6 billion the state received from the CARES Act.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2020Monday is Arizona voter registration deadline for 2020 elections
Last chance: The Arizona voter registration deadline for the 2020 election for president, Senate and other races is Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 2-4
From updates on President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis to safely trick-or-treating this year, here are some of the biggest stories from this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020
Phoenix police arrest 7 people following Black Lives Matter protest
Seven people were arrested following protests in downtown Phoenix Saturday night, including leaders of Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Oct 4, 2020
President Donald Trump briefly leaves hospital to thank supporters
President Donald Trump briefly left the Walter Reed Medical Center to drive past supporters where he is being monitored after his coronavirus diagnosis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020Maricopa County deputy arrested for unlawful sexual contact
Maricopa County deputy Gary Kaplan was arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful sexual conduct on Sunday, according to a department release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020ASU scientists warn plastic pollution will only increase
A new study by ASU's School of Life Sciences</a> found that the amount of plastic pollution will continue to outpace its reduction well into the future.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020Arizona reports 355 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death
Arizona health authorities reported 355 new coronavirus cases and one additional death on Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020Pinal County Sheriff’s Office introduces text-to-911 system
Pinal County residents will be able to text their emergency to 9-1-1 during instances in which they cannot speak due to safety concerns or medical reasons.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2020Silver Alert canceled for 68-year-old Phoenix woman
A Silver Alert was canceled Saturday for a missing 68-year-old Phoenix woman who suffers from a medical condition which may cause her to be confused.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2020Surprise police seek public’s help in locating runaway teen
The Surprise police department is asking for assistance in locating 14-year-old runaway Madisyn Roske, last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and black shorts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2020Mesa police make arrests in 2 fatal hit-and-run cases
The Mesa Police Department made arrests in two separate hit-and-run cases, one from earlier in 2020 and another from Tuesday, according to a press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2020Police find body of former MLB player suspected in Scottsdale killing
Scottsdale Police are looking for 37-year-old Charles Haeger in connection with a homicide that happened on Friday night near Hayden Road.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2020
Arizona reports 636 new coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 636 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths Saturday, putting the state's totals at 220,399 COVID-19 cases and 5,705 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2020ADOT launches distracted driving awareness campaign
ADOT on Thursday launed a new campaign to make roadways safer, "Distracted Drivers Terrify Me," in honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Oct 2, 2020Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien tests positive for coronavirus
Bill Stepien, the campaign manager for President Donald Trump, is in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2020Silver Alert canceled; 35-year-old Surprise man found safe after week
A Silver Alert has been canceled for a 35-year-old Surprise man who suffers from a condition that gives him a diminished mental capacity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2020Scottsdale Police Chief Alan Rodbell announces retirement
Scottsdale Police Chief Alan Rodbell will retire on Dec. 1 to pursue an opportunity in the private sector, the department announced Friday.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Oct 2, 2020Former Surgeon General disappointed in Trump’s reaction to coronavirus
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona said Friday President Trump missed an opportunity to model good public health behavior amid COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2020Glendale police arrest woman who allegedly stabbed partner
Glendale police arrested 55-year-old Amy Ann Hill for allegedly stabbing a man she was in a relationship with and setting a fire in a nearby trailer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2020Arizona reports 551 new coronavirus cases, 19 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 551 new coronavirus cases and 19 more deaths Friday, putting the state's totals at 219,763 COVID-19 infections and 5,693 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2020Suspect hospitalized after being shot by Phoenix police officers
A suspect was hospitalized Thursday evening after being shot by two Phoenix police officers, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2020Weekend restrictions include Loop 101 in North Valley, Loop 202 in Chandler
Closures on Loop 101 in the North Valley and on the Loop 202 in Chandler are among restrictions drivers will face this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2020ASU receives grant to bring COVID-19 testing to underserved communities
The $4.7 million grant from the National Institute of Health will help Arizona State bring rapid coronavirus testing to underserved communities.